Loren M. Dobbs, Ph.D
Psychologist

Greetings. Thank you taking time to visit this site. I am a competent and very effective therapist who has been in practice over fifteen years. My view of mental health is humanistic and mindfulness based. My philosophy is that we are capable of improvement at any stage in life. I offer supportive therapy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques.

I believe that we are capable of improvement at every stage in life. If we develop positively, we experience less distress, make better decisions, and achieve more satisfaction. We also become better equipped to tackle new problems that come our way.

Cognitive Behavorial Therapy

Loren M. Dobbs, Ph.D

PHONE: (212) 582-4600
FAX: (212) 208-4540

By Appointment

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has shown to be an effective treatment for most common issues involving anxiety and depression. CBT addresses how distress is linked to faulty perceptions and dysfunctional thinking. We often become prisoners of our own thoughts. We then worsen things by trying to solve our problems ineffectively and, in turn, create more problems. This creates a difficult cycle. If this seems familiar, then you might be a good candidate for this type of therapy.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is an emphasis on self-awareness and in achieving more "flow", or satisfaction, in our lives. This is consistent with the Eastern and spiritual notions of higher consciousness. We learn to center ourselves, focus on our reactions and find adaptive ways to handle challenges. Increasing mindfulness improves our empathy and our relationships.

It is important that you feel comfortable with your therapist and understand the treatment approach. Please call 212-582-4600 if you are interested in making an appointment. There is no charge for the initial phone consultation. If it is determined that we are not the right "fit", I will be pleased to recommend other resources.

My office is conveniently located in Manhattan at 25 Central Park West between 62nd and 63rd Streets. It is close to Midtown and the Upper West Side of Manhattan. It is wheelchair accessible and conveniently reached by public transportation.